Enhancing energy efficiency carries several advantages, including cost reduction, increased reliability and availability of electricity, improved comfort for building occupants, and a reduced environmental impact. These advantages emphasize the crucial and necessary role of adhering to energy efficiency standards in shaping California's energy future.
In California, all types of projects, including new constructions, renovations, expansions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) for both residential and commercial purposes, must meet the Building Energy Efficiency Standards as outlined in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulation.
These standards, essential for achieving energy efficiency objectives, undergo periodic updates every three years by the California Energy Commission. This ensures their continued alignment with emerging technologies and evolving best practices in the realm of energy conservation.